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A 300-acre working dairy
finca
surrounded by lush forest, this is a unique sleep that offer
guests a typically Costa Rican rural experience. Try your hand at milking cows and mak-
ing cheese at the organic dairy, or go horse riding around farm and forest. Kids love this
place. It's about 3.5km out on the road toward Reserva Santa Elena.
Mariposa B&B
B&B
2645-5013;
www.mariposabb.com
; s/d/tr incl breakfast US$40/60/72;
)
Just 1.5km from the Monteverde reserve, this friendly family-run place has quite nice
rooms with stained-wood walls, terra-cotta floors and beamed ceilings, not to mention a
sweet Tico family looking after guests. It's nestled in the forest, with a sunny terrace for
observing wildlife or just savoring a cup of local joe. There's not much in the vicinity, so
you'll want wheels.
La Colina Lodge
LODGE
2645-5009;
www.lacolinalodge.com
;
d incl breakfast without/with bath-
room US$35/55; )
Unpretentious and inviting, this peaceful property is aflutter with feathered friends and
other farmyard animals. Slightly ragged rooms are hand-painted in cheery colors with
unique furniture and decor. The sunny grounds include a communal kitchen and plenty of
places to relax. The place is looking a bit worse for wear, but it's charming.
Formerly the Flor Mar, this hotel was first opened in 1977 by Marvin Rockwell, one of
the area's original Quakers, who was jailed for refusing to sign up for the draft in 1949 in
Alabama.
Hotel El Viandante
HOTEL
2645-6475;
www.hotelelviandante.com
;
s/d/tr/q incl breakfast US$68/
80/96/113; )
Perched on a small but steep hill in Cerro Plano with views of the gulf, this stone lodge is
a solid choice. The rooms are pretty standard, with plain furniture, pinewood interiors and
high ceilings, but the service is outstanding. Italian-American couple Renzo and Grace are
your charming hosts. Enjoy an American breakfast with a view from the top-floor lounge.
